Family: Onagraceae |
Irrigation: In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little |
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Origin: Widespread found in moist places in the western U.S. |
Landscape Value: Has nice fragrant flowers that are yellow and showy on up to 6ft. stalks. Not really recommended for most gardens because of its reseeding habits that tend to spread it where it is unwanted (Western Garden, 2007). |
Life History: Deciduous herbaceous perennial |
Propagation: Can be propagated from seed with no special treatment (Emery, 1995). |
Climate/Zone: Western Garden Zones 5-7, 14-24 |
Ethnobotanical Value: n/a |
Exposure: Full sun |
Blooming Season: n/a |
Edible Part:
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Fruiting Season: n/a |
Care Instructions:
It needs a well drained soil, and can handle an occasional watering. They die back in midsummer and the dry stalks can be cut back until they grow back in the winter months from their seed dispersal.
